Cannon

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A large, heavy piece of artillery used in warfare to fire projectiles.

“The old fortress had cannons positioned along its walls.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkæn.ən/

Syllables

can·non

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Synonyms

artillerygunhowitzer

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double N pattern with common vowels A and O.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; double N useful for bonuses.

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canyon

Words you can make from Cannon

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cannon”.

ancon canon anno anon cann caon coan conn

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